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Choose Better Thoughts

"I Need External Approval"

14 Apr 2025

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If you’ve ever caught yourself hesitating to speak up on a call, post on social media, or have confidence in an idea until someone else gives you the green light, this episode is for you.In “I Need External Approval,” we shine a light on the subtle ways we rely on others’ opinions for our self-worth. You’ll hear strategies to recognize when you’re slipping into people-pleasing patterns, learn how to comfortably sit with emotions like shame or fear of judgment, and walk away with practical steps for rewriting your inner script so that your own validation becomes the most powerful voice in the room.What You Will LearnWhy the subtle (yet powerful) belief “I need external approval” can shape everyday decisions, from work presentations to social interactions.How outdated survival instincts influence our fear of rejection and drive us to seek validation.Ways to identify when you’re acting to please others rather than honoring your own values.Techniques for allowing emotions like embarrassment or fear without letting them derail your confidence.Practical steps to cultivate genuine self-approval, so external feedback is a bonus—not the foundation of your worth.Want to Go Deeper Into Your Mindset?Download the Study Guide:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.choosebetterthoughts.com/podcast-study-guide-download⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check My Coach Coaching Program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.choosebetterthoughts.com/coachingprogram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/choosebetterthoughts/⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandahuffmandoyle/⁠⁠⁠ And if you like this episode, don’t forget to follow, subscribe, leave a review or send it to a friend who might need this!You got this!

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